Kawasaki Ninja 500
Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Kawasaki Ninja 500 — from 1994 to 2009.
1994–2009 Kawasaki Ninja 500
498cc DOHC Liquid-Cooled Parallel Twin · Chain
60 hp / 33 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed
FluidShared with engine oil
Fuel
Tank3.7 gal
TypeRegular 87
Tires
Front110/70-17
Rear130/70-17
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Coolant flush24,000 mi
Brake fluid12,000 mi
Spark plugs7,500 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter12,000 mi